[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Light & Bright 1BR, 2 mins to Zoo! Vacation home with kitchen, near San Diego Zoo ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107745400/107745395/3b3c267b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107745400/107745395/22884aba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107745400/107745395/a77dd500.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107745400/107745395/45a92c7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107750000/107745400/107745395/e90b2c39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park, Light & Bright 1BR, 2 mins to Zoo! provides a garden, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Light & Bright 1BR, 2 mins to Zoo! Summary: Enjoy a stylish experience at this light & airy beauty! UNBELIEVABLE LOCATION! Walkable to all that Balboa Park has to offer and a 3 minute drive to the world famous San Diego Zoo! This Spanish-style home comes fully equipped with everything you'd need for your stay & with tons of charm! The Space: One bedroom (queen bed) and one full bathroom with shower + tub combo. The detached garage and long driveway provide plenty of parking. There is a BBQ grill and a wonderful outdoor dining and lounge set on astroturf for some fun in the sun! This unit is part of a duplex; you may encounter the guest in the neighboring unit, but there are no shared spaces other than the backyard. Guest Access: Guest access is completely contactless. You will be given a door code 3 days prior to check-in. The Neighborhood: Hillcrest is one of the hippest & most fabulous neighborhoods in San Diego. Rated as the most walkable neighborhoods in town with scores of bars, restaurants and cafes in close proximity. Plus you are mere minutes from the beach, airport, Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, Sea World, the Gaslamp, Little Italy and Petco Park. Other Things to Note: There is an air mattress in the unit for extra sleeping space. Beach Equipment: despite the inclusion of snorkeling gear, we do not offer it at our rentals ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44450000/44445800/44445782/6e355a2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Adorable Quirky Hideaway~BIG Private Enclosed Yard Hillcrest - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 42 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=44445782&PinnedHotelID=44445782&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110750000/110745300/110745223/6165c02e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1b1b Central Hillcrest, San Diego condo. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 646011, STR-05207L ### Property is also known as 63e7bfbfdc6cc1002c125e0f ## About the area Hillcrest, a neighborhood in San Diego, is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Balboa Park and Waterfront Park, while San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Petco Park or Snapdragon Stadium. [Visit our San Diego travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego.dx3073) [View more Vacation homes in San Diego](https://www.expedia.ca/San-Diego-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3073-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.74142%2C-117.15049&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CQQOxRonDJWLvRFrVMeYNLgDAqo=) San Diego, CA ### What's nearby - San Diego Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Hotel Circle - 3 min drive - 3.4 km - Petco Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km - Balboa Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km - San Diego Convention Center - 4 min drive - 4.5 km ### Getting around - City College Trolley Station - 4 min drive - Old Town Transit Center - 13 min drive - San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 17 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Sydney's Grill - ‬8 min walk - ‪Hua Mei Cafe - ‬12 min walk - ‪Treetops Cafe - ‬11 min walk - ‪Baja Betty's - ‬11 min walk - ‪The Bridge - ‬10 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Light & Bright 1BR, 2 mins to Zoo! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Light & Bright 1BR, 2 mins to Zoo!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Light & Bright 1BR, 2 mins to Zoo!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Light & Bright 1BR, 2 mins to Zoo! located? > Located in Hillcrest, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Spanish Village Art Center and San Diego Zoo. Balboa Park and Petco Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Light & Bright 1BR, 2 mins to Zoo! Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### C. E. G. Oct 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This property was in an excellent location — I would definitely stay here again. ##### C. E. G. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Ursula B. Sep 28, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location I The kitchen was mostly clean and well maintained. It looks newly remodeled. The eating area/ counter wall was dirty. Old food dried on wall and mold around sink. The bathroom was the biggest disappointment. Really in poor condition. I believe the bathtub was clean, just stained. Window in bathroom was moldy, floor and baseboards dirty or stained. Parking was misleading. There is a drive and garage, but the drive is really tight and almost impossible to turn around in, so I would suggest backing up. If you have a large SUV, best of luck. The vine along the drive needs to be removed or trimmed. The host was a good communicator. We had an issue with one of the mini-splits and it was handled quickly. The blinds in the living room were broken; we coved windows with small blankets. We were in the smaller of the two units and had very little privacy. Two groups stayed in the adjoining unit during our stay. The first group did laundry during their entire stay. The second had four adults and two little children. They basically kept the gate closed for the safety of the children(understandable). But when the kids ran around the property, we were basically without any privacy, as the adults naturally ran after them. Our bath, bedroom and kitchen windows were in their running path. There is also significant noise between the units. We could hear all that was transpiring in the adjacent unit. Location was PREMO!!! Close to Baloa Park and all highways. ##### Ursula B. 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